LGBT
UTJ’s Pindrus calls gay Knesset Speaker Ohana a 'desecration,' Aguda files ethics complaint
There is one thing that, in my opinion, was a mishap: at the beginning of the term, they voted for a Knesset Speaker, and I think there was a desecration of God's name in it," said Pindrus.
Swiss queer film festival removes award-winning Israeli movie from lineup after boycott threats
Three minors arrested under suspicion of repeated vandalism against Jerusalem Reform synagogue
Freedom of worship demands both physical safety and sanctuary autonomy - editorial
As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states
So far, 29 applications have been approved, representing 56 people across households in 12 states, and $274,500 in loans have been disbursed.
Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East
“Pride Land is not just another festival," said the main producer and initiator of the festival, Aaron Cohen, "it's the biggest thing we've done here.”
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
The 8-1 ruling, authored by conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch, rejected Colorado's argument that its law regulated professional conduct, not protected speech.
Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution
Same-sex relations are criminalized and can carry the death penalty in Iran, where the Islamic regime has long been accused of systematic persecution of Iran's LGBTQ+ community.
US judge will block attempt to restrict gender affirming care to minors after lawsuit
US District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai in Eugene, Oregon, said at a hearing that he would grant a summary judgment motion in a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general from 19 states and Washington DC.
Gay rights activist arrested in London for 'Globalize the intifada' sign
Tatchell’s arrest comes weeks after the police in London announced that they would arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who chant “globalize the intifada.”
Conservative Judaism’s new line on intermarriage is a great start. What comes next is key - opinion
Belonging is not declared. It is rebuilt and demonstrated, slowly, through consistency, humility, and courage. If the movement is willing to do that work, genuine repair is possible.
Kennedy seeks to cut US children's access to gender-affirming care
Kennedy proposed rules barring hospitals that provide such care from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs and prohibiting Medicaid from paying for it.
Carrie Soloway, inspiration for trailblazing trans Jewish protagonist of ‘Transparent,’ dies at 88
Carrie Soloway was an icon to the trans community, inspiring a TV show that blazed a path for modern LGBTQ Jews exploring their identity.
Same-sex marriages to be recognized throughout the EU, court rules
The EU court says Poland has been wrong not to refuse to recognise a same sex marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.